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Saline di Punta Contessa, Italy

cover photo by Gianlu

Location added by Formha

The information about this location have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator.

Rank : 7.6 (average on 10 votes)

Coordinates : 40.610815,18.020158 (Open in Google Maps)

Subjects : Personal sightings. Updates to 2.7.12: Knight of Italy | Egret Egretta | Grey Heron | Cormorant | Marsh Harrier | Harrier | Osprey | Kestrel | Hawk Cuckoo | Lapwing | Mallard | Shelduck | Garganey | Piro Piro boschereccio | Courier Small | Heron Greater White | Purple Heron | Spatula | Stork | Greater Flamingo (pink) | Mignattaio | Night Heron | Coot | Hare

Recommended equipment : You usually need a focal length of at least 300mm in the best of times if equipped shed or cloth leafy if you do not have to photograph those most distant and elusive, a measure of departure is at least 400mm (possibly a little more). Recommended a tripod (monopod or tripod). Abiliamento mimetic clear.

Best months : The best time is as always the spring (March / April / May) but also the autumn (September / October) in the colder months or warmer, there may be minor variety of animals as a transit point for migratory races , stay there but also non-migratory species that can be found throughout the year.

How to get there : North Side: Traveling on Highway 16 Brindisi-Lecce (Lecce continued in the direction of the E55 or SS379 from Bari), exit to the industrial area of ??Brindisi and Salento follow the coastal road to the first roundabout, choose the 1st exit (via Guido Natta) and at the 2nd roundabout, take the 2nd exit (via Enrico Fermi). Continue along Avenue via E. Fermi to the first roundabout and then the 1st exit (Road to Pandi). Always follow the road for Pandi, (the road to the next roundabout turn left, follow the sign for the establishment fish) along the preimetro the old Industrial Zone (no longer used), until you reach a dirt road that suddenly there accompany you to the sea. At this point, park your car in a dirt limotrofa or take advantage of the large parking area on your right you will have seen that coming. You will be on the extreme edge of the area north of Saline. South Side: If you come from the highway Brindisi -> Lecce (State Road 613 towards Lecce), take the exit for "Tuturano" and follow the signs for Enel's "E. Fermi" Cerano, which exceed continuing to the north, leaving it at the right hand side of the gear. Just follow the relevant instructions.

Visits : The area is open access (not strictly camper vans), it is therefore necessary to leave the car and walk a long way. No particular restriction on the days and times. It 'a protected area and provided two huts / observers, but completely open and without any hedge. E'un'ambiente where you will find completely wild animals, being able to make the shots completely in nature.

Notes : The area is characterized by vast reservoirs of fresh water along the coast and numerous channels that descend to the sea collecting rainwater. These basins are located at some distance from the sea separated by dunes not particularly large that they can not prevent some storms, allowing seawater to reach the docks. The park is very important from an ornithological point of view (especially in the channel "of Foggia Rau"), from the census carried out in the last 15 years, more than 114 bird species are present.

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